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Cleveland Police has now said Operation Hyde - its investigation into the disorder has now ended - with more than 20 suspects successfully identified.

The force, which worked with the Metropolitan Police, said “extensive enquiries” identified and dealt with 22 suspects, 15 of whom were reported for summons and seven dealt with via youth interventions.

Full-time pitch invasion against Millwall

Banning orders have so far been given to seven Middlesbrough FC football fans and five Millwall FC fans.

All were also fined and one given community service.

Superintendent Dave Sutherland said: “Middlesbrough has a proud history of football and many passionate supporters.

“Unfortunately the actions of a small minority can spoil it for others and put the safety of genuine fans at risk.

“We will never tolerate this type of behaviour. We will continue to work with the football club to identify those involved in football-related disorder, bring them to justice and where appropriate seek football banning orders.”

Teesside Live has reported on the court appearances of a number of men involved in the disorder.

Lloyd Durkin (Image: Teesside Gazette)

They include Lloyd Durkin, 21, who drank eight to 10 pints of lager when he followed the hoards of fans onto the pitch at the match.

He was captured on CCTV throwing two coins “in one action”, before gesticulating towards Millwall fans, giving them the “V sign” and another offensive action.

He received a three-year football banning order and was fined £200 after pleading guilty to a section 5 public order offence, throwing a missile, and entering the pitch.

Shaun Webster, of Missenden Grove, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, pleaded guilty to three counts of throwing a missile at the game - two coins and a plastic bottle, and entering the playing area.

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He was issued with a three-year football banning order, fined £200 and ordered to pay £50 costs.

Chris Patzelt, Middlesbrough FC safety officer, said: “It is extremely sad when a small minority act to undermine the safety of others. The success of the enquiry has been down to a number of factors.

"The police have worked closely with ourselves to collate sufficiently robust evidence against the wrongdoers, Millwall FC has actively assisted us throughout the enquiry, magistrates have issued very appropriate sentences to those found guilty of crimes and, above all, our thanks to members of the public who have come forward to assist in the identification of offenders.”